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Cook Islander set for NRL debut
Friday 10 March 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The Maruariki family in Rarotonga, New Zealand and Australia will be glued to their television sets this evening when one of their own makes his NRL debut for the Dolphins against Canberra Raiders at 8.30pm (Cook Islands time).
Lawyer points JP in right direction over suppression
Friday 10 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
Justice of the Peace John Whitta entered into a debate over name suppression at the Criminal Court in Avarua yesterday.
Religion and science: World in fear, turmoil, confusion and uncertainty
Friday 10 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features, Opinion
We can only save our world full of fear, turmoil, confusion and uncertainty when the union between the Bible and Science is strongly intact, integral and intimate, writes Apostolic Church head Bishop Tutai Pere, BA, LTh, M.B.E.
Atiu celebrates fifty years of Girls’ Brigade
Friday 10 March 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Local, National
Today marks 50 years since the first Cook Islands branch of international Christian youth organisation Girls’ Brigade was established in Atiu.
Weather system approaching Rarotonga to bring more rain
Friday 10 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National, Weather
A heavy weather system is making its way towards Rarotonga, bringing with it torrential rain.
Petition decision ‘ASAP’
Friday 10 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National, Politics
The decision on whether to rule out four voters in the Titikaveka electorate as ineligible has been reserved.
Cook Islands family recipe proves to be the winning ticket for two decades
Friday 10 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Culture, Entertainment, National
Paper plates piled with barbequed chicken, chopsuey, a Raro donut and that famous pink potato salad make up the perfect hot plate at this year’s Polyfest which concludes today in New Zealand.
Focus on equity at women’s event
Friday 10 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National, Politics
Equity was on the minds of women at Tamarind House as part of a special event to commemorate International Women’s Day on Wednesday night.
Education crucial to curbing growing numbers of diseases
Thursday 9 March 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional
The occurrence of vector-borne disease in the Pacific is growing and people are being asked to do more to counter it.
Frank Bainimarama spends night in police cell, due in court today
Thursday 9 March 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Former Fijian prime minister Frank Bainimarama is due to appear for a special hearing in a Suva court this morning after spending the night in a police cell alongside the suspended police chief Sitiveni Qiliho.
Billionaire’s Rarotonga visit attracts widespread condemnation online
Thursday 9 March 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Business, National
While Chinese billionaire Jack Ma’s visit to Rarotonga has attracted widespread attention and discussion - much of it has been negative.
LETTER TO EDITOR: Extent of negativity ‘disgusting’
Thursday 9 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, I cannot believe the extent of negativity I’m reading on this trail regarding Jack Ma’s visit to our island and judgements passed based on hearsay and assumption. All you need to do is read up on Mr Ma’s Foundation and the huge financial support the foundation has given that spans over almost 10 years (and I’m not talking $millions, but $billions) to support education for teachers and students in the most rural and remote areas, funding for women empowerment, created thousands of jobs, helped eradicate poverty in China and then in 2020 spent millions on research towards a cure for COVID-19.
Second recount likely for disputed Titikaveka seat
Thursday 9 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National, Politics
A High Court judge has not ruled out a recount for the Titikaveka seat if three or four of its voters get ruled ineligible.
Rugby league referees’ body looking for match officials
Thursday 9 March 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The ‘under resourced’ Cook Islands Rugby League Referees Association is looking for more match officials as round one of the domestic 13s competition draws to a close.
Raising awareness of gender parity
Thursday 9 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Democratic Party candidate and businesswoman Davina Hosking-Ashford was among those embracing International Women’s Day and sharing her inspiration with others.
NZ High Commissioner hopes for ‘a more gender inclusive and equitable year ahead’
Thursday 9 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
New Zealand High Commissioner to the Cook Islands Tui Dewes says the theme of this year’s International Women's Day is an important one.
Border confusion continues: Police, Customs at odds over cannabis importation
Thursday 9 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, Local, National
Cook Islands cops believe they’re being kept in the dark following more confusion at the border.
Cyclone Gabrielle Fundraiser: ‘Small country, big heart’
Thursday 9 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
A fundraising effort for those affected by Cyclone Gabrielle in New Zealand is gaining traction.
Cook Islands tourism has lost its position in Canadian market: Mani
Thursday 9 March 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Local, National, Tourism
The Cook Islands had “definitely lost our position” in the Canadian market over the past two years, revealed Christian Mani, Cook Islands Tourism general manager for North America.
Lack of oxygen in waters leads to dead fish in Rakahanga
Thursday 9 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in
Dozens of fish were found dead in a Rakahanga lagoon this week, prompting concern among the residents of the northern group island.
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